| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Madang Province, Madang |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072826 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MADANG, NEW GUINEA, 1944-04-30. RAN SAILORS PIPING VALUABLE HIGH OCTANE AVIATION SPIRIT ABANDONED ...
Description
MADANG, NEW GUINEA, 1944-04-30. RAN SAILORS PIPING VALUABLE HIGH OCTANE AVIATION SPIRIT ABANDONED BY THE JAPANESE AT MADANG AIRFIELD INTO HMA MOTOR LAUNCH 424. THE PETROL HAS BEEN FOUND SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE MOTORS OF HMA MOTOR LAUNCHES. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL IS:- LEADING STOKER BIRKHILL (1).